glands

Organs or groups of cells that take substances from the blood and change them chemically so that they can be secreted later for further use by the body. There are two kinds of glands: those that secrete their substances directly into the bloodstream (endocrine glands), and those that secrete their substances through channels or ducts (such as sweat glands and salivary glands).

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The ARHGAP36 gene is also active in many other areas of the body including the brain and hormonal glands, and is considered important for development.

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"To be honest, it wasn't until the end of 2024 where it was just like my glands swelled up. My neck swelled up. Now, that was major telling sign," she said.

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Hairs covering the stems, leaves and flowers have glands that secrete a sticky substance containing prenylated phenols, which cause an itchy rash, according to Lewis.

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Mr Nixon, Susannah's surgeon, said people have six major saliva glands and Susannah's tumour was on the largest one under the ear.

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This included the removal of her teeth and salivary glands, the use of a wheelchair and the insertion of a feeding tube, according to Blanchard.

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